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Last stretch of metal road on NZ’s state highways finally sealed

Contractors finished 12km of tarseal through Tāngarākau Gorge on SH43.

Opinion: Cultural games celebrate identity, not division

OPINION: Māori men’s coach Adam Blair advocates for players' cultural representation.

Why China’s naval activities are raising eyebrows in NZ and Australia

Judith Collins said NZ and Australia aren't 'particularly worried' about the drills.

Kea Kids News: Trolley fever sweeps Auckland as gumboots, cavemen, and moa race for glory

Auckland’s epic Trolley Grand Prix is back after 10 years! Reporter St. John gets the inside scoop from the wackiest pit crews as they prepare to blaze the track.

Opinion: Daman Kumar case shows it’s time to reconsider immigration law

OPINION: We need to protect the vulnerable, innocent and voiceless children.

Editorial: How the Gangs Act shifted headlines from delays to crackdown successes

OPINION: 3037 charges against gang members in Operation Nickel, including serious crimes.

Man wants $2.7m arson conviction wiped because he can't get a job

Arsonist asked 'Does this light fires?' as he bought a bottle of meths at service station.

‘Deteriorated really quickly’: Dai Henwood shares cancer update

'I've obviously got some tumour activity going on in my lungs.'

Markets with Madison: Rate relief

Rate relief has arrived, ending two years of economic arrest. But banks may not pass on the cuts - Sean Keane explains why. Video / Alyse Wright

Groundbreaking NZ-led study prompts rethink about devastating disorder

NZ-led study may prove a turning point in battle against neurodegenerative disorder MSA.

‘Disrespect for science’: Docs reveal how Govt pushed controversial changes to prestigious Marsden Fund

Documents reveal how Govt made changes to Marsden Fund that outraged academic community.

Kea Kids News: Exclusive behind the scenes of an All Blacks and Black Ferns commercial shoot

Reporter Filoialii is catching up with Black Ferns Alana and Chelsea Bremner, and All Blacks Scott Barrett and Ardie Savea, to find out who is the biggest Weet-Bix kid.

China’s Cook Islands deal could impact NZ security, expert warns

China and the Cook Islands signed a five-year deal for seabed exploration.

Opinion: Five reasons Boomer men had it easier than the rest of us

OPINION: Boomer men grew up during a time of full employment and rising wages.

Small town New Zealand is really upping its food and coffee game

Worthwhile places to stop on a roadie through the Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.

Student flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ gone

A Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year.